Articles for tag: Altoona

Karla News

Lakemont Park Altoona: Cheep Amusement for a Reason

It’s been over a dozen years since I last went to a pay-one-price, unlimited rides amusement park. Coney Island, Brooklyn operates on a per-ticket basis after all, allowing visitors to pay as little or as much as they want for a day in the sun. I grew up attending Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, ...

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The Ghosts of the Railroad Museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania

The Altoona Railroad Museum, or Railroaders Museum as it is sometimes known, is one of the more popular destinations in Pennsylvania for history-loving tourists. It doesn’t hurt, too, that this little museum is rumored to be one of the most haunted places in the entire state. Hundreds of people who have visited the museum over ...

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The Ghosts and History of the Mishler Theatre in Altoona, Pennsylvania

The Mishler Theatre may not be the most haunted place in Pennsylvania, but it is certainly one of the most interesting. The stories told about this place typically involve its original owner, who is know to make appearances to younger kids. The legends surrounding the theater inspired a visit from T.A.P.S, which was broadcast on ...

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2013 Pittsburgh Pirates: Top Prospects

The Pittsburgh Pirates have not had a season with more wins than losses since 1992. The last two decades have seen the team post more consecutive losing seasons than any other franchise in the history of North American major professional sports. The Pirates generally do not have the financial resources to compete with most other ...

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English Grammar and Sentence Structure

There are many styles of writing in college. However here are some types and styles of writing that work to make writing better and which style and types of writing make the sentences awful and terrible to read. Political science comparative legislators book 1. “Thus, for example, other scheduling power of the majority leadership on ...

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2013 Pittsburgh Pirates: Minor League Affiliates

The Pittsburgh Pirates will once again do battle in the National League’s Central Division in 2013. The division will be minus the Houston Astros as the team has moved to the American League West. This will probably be a negative for the Bucs since they won 12 of 17 games versus the Astros last year. ...